November 30, 2022 – Nandini Karky's Musings

In this episode, we relish a stack of similes that celebrate a king, as depicted in Sangam Literary work, Puranaanooru 60, penned about the Chozha King Kuraapalli Thunjiya Perunthirumaavalavan by the poet Uraiyur Maruthuvan Thaamotharanaar. The verse is situated in the category of ‘Paadan Thinai’ or ‘King’s praise’ and talks in a symbolic manner about the reign of this ruler.